Alumni Council Committees

The work of the Alumni Council is accomplished by six standing committees and ad hoc committees appointed as necessary. The committees are composed of members of the Executive Committee and the Alumni Council at large. Committee work is accomplished through regular teleconferences throughout the year and at the annual Leadership Weekend meeting in October.

Awards and Nominations

Howard Adler, A&S '72, chair
Recommends to the Executive Committee candidates for Alumni Association awards and evaluates the process for determining award recipients. Identifies candidates for appointment to the Alumni Council and the Executive Committee, and candidates for officers and Alumni Trustee positions.

Marketing

Robert Fisher, Engr '70, chair
Oversees the marketing and promotional strategies of the Alumni Association. Develops and executes market research, oversees the design and implementation of publications and written materials for the Alumni Association, and integrates the use of the Internet in the overall communication strategy.

Regional Chapters

LouAnn Conner, Bus '08 (MBA), chair
Supports the university and alumni by assisting regional chapters in developing best practices to build fellowship among alumni and strengthening their ties to Johns Hopkins.

Student Grants and Programs

Steven Lascher, SPH '96, '08, chair
Reviews all programs involving alumni-student interaction and develops new initiatives to help students in their transition to active alumni. Provides funding to students participating in volunteer community service initiatives of their own design, and evaluates the application and funding process. Reviews applications for funding for student groups planning on-campus activities, events, and programs. Recommends funding amounts to the Executive Committee.

Policy and Long-Range Planning (Ad Hoc)

David Yaffee, A&S '74, chair
Activated by the president of the Alumni Council when needed to formulate long-range strategies for the Alumni Association.